Gombe Metropolis Road Network Mapping – An Intergrated Approach

Dauda Waziri Abdullahi,Lawali Rabiu

doi:10.5901/ajis.2014.v3n7p102

Abstract

Advancement in technology has greatly facilitated the requisition of data for all forms of research. Recently, remote sensing and GIS have become powerful technologies for regenerating geospatial data about geographic features. In this research, satellite imagery, ground survey data and Arc GIS software were used. The research revealed that Gombe Has a network of mesh road pattern (i.e. net or interlocking structures) major road forms about 11.5% of the road network and are restricted to the city center. While minor and access roadforms 22.9% and 65.6% respectively. The peripheral district are served with foot path and few bush traces. Conclusion is drawn on the need to construct more roads networks and establishment of GIS unit to aid future planning, maintenance and analysis of the metropolis road network. DOI: 10.5901/ajis.2014.v3n7p102

Highlights

Road network literarily refers to the framework of routes within a system of location
Samadzadegen et al (2004) noted that road network is of prominent elements of urban transportation life lines which directly affect the urban city life
Rao and Jayasree (2010) expressed that a proper skeleton of road network creates a promotional impact of land use activity in the urban centers

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Introduction

Road network literarily refers to the framework of routes within a system of location. According to Rodrique et al (2006) transportation network are of various types of links between points along which movement can take place. Samadzadegen et al (2004) noted that road network is of prominent elements of urban transportation life lines which directly affect the urban city life. Rao and Jayasree (2010) expressed that a proper skeleton of road network creates a promotional impact of land use activity in the urban centers. Rodrique et al (2006) categorized road network structure into two based on the accessibility they provide. The centripetal network favors a limited number of locations. The centrifugal network on the other hand does not convey any specific network connection advantages

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